grate
/ɡrāt/
verb
- reduce (something, especially food) to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater."peel and roughly grate the carrots"synonyms: shred, rub into pieces, pulverize, mince, grind, granulate, crush, crumble, mash, smash, fragment, macerate, triturate
- make an unpleasant rasping sound."the hinges of the door grated"synonyms: rasp, scrape, jar, scratch, grind, rub, drag, grit, squeak, screech, creak
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5 days ago · grate · 1 of 3. noun · ˈgrāt · Synonyms of grate. 1. : grating sense 2. 2. a. : a barred frame for cooking over a fire. b. : a frame or bed of ...
verb (used without object) · to have an irritating or unpleasant effect: · to make a sound of, or as if of, rough scraping; rasp. · to sound harshly; jar: · to ...
When you grate something you rip it to shreds, like a pound of solid cheese that you shred for a recipe.
(of two hard objects) to rub together, often making an unpleasant sound, or to make an unpleasant sound of this kind:.
a metal frame with bars across it that is used in a fireplace or to cover an opening. 2 grate /ˈgreɪt/ verb. grates; grated; grating. 2 grate. /ˈgreɪt/.
Grater
Cooking utensil
A grater, also known as a shredder, is a kitchen utensil used to grate foods into fine pieces. Wikipedia
Invention: François Boullier
Grate, the act of using a grater, a kitchen utensil; Grate, or grille, a barrier through which small objects can fall, while larger objects ...